For years, the car radio was the king of on-the-road entertainment. It offered easy access to news, music, and talk shows. But with smartphones and streaming, traditional radio seemed outdated.

As radio fights for its foothold in the automobile dashboard, it could be getting a helping hand from a source some would consider unlikely: Android Auto. Google is reportedly developing a feature to ...

Android Auto and CarPlay provide drivers with access to a continuously expanding collection of apps, including media streaming services like Spotify and YouTube Music, so you'd think that the days of ...

One of the key points of appeal for Android Auto and CarPlay is the ability to control media from music and podcast apps, but both platforms currently ignore the car’s built-in radio. Soon, though, ...

Google is again working on addressing one of the biggest Android Auto headaches. FM radio station integration is back on the table after a mysterious hiatus in 2025. The most recent Android Auto build ...

Android Auto is a powerful tool that really enhances the in-car entertainment experience. A new update may soon bring traditional radio controls to Android Auto, giving users access to FM, AM, and HD ...

A recent code dive has discovered strings within the latest Android Auto app that suggest radio controls could be coming to the platform in the future. The new feature isn’t live or even confirmed, ...

Google appears to be working on a couple of new Android Auto features, with further support for “local media” from your car continuing to be developed alongside hints that Gemini Live may be supported ...

Android Auto is one step closer to offering built-in radio controls, per our recent investigation of the latest app version’s code. New strings discovered in the app point to future radio search ...

I've been covering Android and other mobile technology for close to ten years now, with a specific interest in phone accessories, e-readers, and what makes each individual phone different from another ...

They’re no longer emerging dashboard technologies; Apple CarPlay and Android Auto have gone mainstream. And that shift is changing how Americans listen to audio in the car, with real implications for ...